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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson amid a dismal 9-19 start to the season, named bench coach Don Mattingly as the team's interim manager.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to their 2026 season, the National League East franchise announced Tuesday.
Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season and third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach.
Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, has been fired after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began Tuesday tied for last place in the majors
Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors. Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season and third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach. Thomson went 355-270 and had led a Phillies team loaded with high-priced talent that included Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner to consecutive division titles.
The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson in the wake of the team's 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season.
This move was a long-time coming for the Phillies.
Phillies get rid of Rob Thomson, who led the team to the 2022 World Series.
